Canopy Collision

Location

Jump Information

Category:

Collision

Factors:

Canopy Collision

Jump Type:

Relative Work

Gear

Container:

Main:

Reserve:

AAD:

RSL:

Personal Information

Sex:

Male

Age:

38

Jumps:

Years in Sport:

Name:

Mikhail Boldyrev

Description

Victim crossed low over the runway and hooked into another jumper. This partially deflated his canopy and he struck the ground hard. CPR was started at the scene and continued all the way to the hospital where the victim died from his injuries. The victim was from Russia and participating in the 100 camp. The other jumper was American and landed safely.